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GIRO D'ITALIA 2021 PREVIEW: ROUTE, PREDICTIONS AND CONTENDERS

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Cover image:  Dario Belingheri/LB/RB/Cor Vos https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2021-preview?fbclid=IwAR1iRfPjHeD5Em5-kDPU7bliX5AuWAU5mjT_kET7FQE3HTO75gvn70b42qo WORDS: JOE TIMMS The Giro d'Italia is the first of the three Grand Tours in the 2021 cycling season and begins on 8th May. Known for its steep, demanding climbs, the 2021 route is set to provide an enthralling spectacle with many of the world's most esteemed climbers in attendance. The 2021 Giro was peculiar for a number of reasons. Usually taking place in May, the race was postponed until October. This made it challenging for riders attempting to complete the Tour-Giro double as they'd be forced to ride them in quick succession. The Vuelta a España also overlapped with the Giro, making it impossible for a rider to complete 100% of both races. Related – The 2021 Men's Early Season: The Rouleur Racing Guide Related – The Women's 2021 Early Season: The Rouleur Racing Guide As the w